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Adriene Faust, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Adriene

Adriene Faust is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience guiding people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She supports clients coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family tensions, stress and anger, and related issues such as eating and sleeping difficulties. Her practice also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care matters, and recovery from domestic violence or separation.

Adriene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s priorities, drawing on evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and a client-centered stance.

Adriene aims to help clients build practical skills, clarify values, and move toward greater well-being. She welcomes international clients and provides care by phone, video, live chat, and text messaging.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and learn skills to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it is often useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which can be effective for mood disorders, anxiety, sleep and eating difficulties, and addiction-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can support people struggling with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailor techniques from these modalities to create a flexible plan that fits the person’s life and priorities.

Online therapy formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to receive consistent care across locations and schedules. These options support flexibility for clients balancing work, caregiving, or health constraints while allowing therapists to deliver structured interventions, skills coaching, and ongoing support in ways that suit individual routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adriene address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family conflicts, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Adriene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialog and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She combines practical skill-building with value-focused work to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional work experience to her practice, having supported people through addiction, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and other complex issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and available?
Adriene is licensed in California as an LCSW, license number CA LCSW 16527, and she accepts clients from various locations including international clients.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides flexible online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English